NewzBel Powley, an actor set to play Petunia Dursley in HBO's upcoming "Harry Potter" television series, has publicly stated that she "strongly disagrees" with author J.K. Rowling’s views on gender. Powley emphasized that the transgender community deserves safety and dignity while discussing the controversial stances held by the franchise's creator.
The remarks bring the ongoing public discourse surrounding Rowling's gender-critical views into the production sphere of HBO's highly anticipated TV adaptation, directly involving a cast member from the upcoming series in the debate.
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